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Weekend Guide: 5/4/06

Weekend Guide: 5/4/06

CONCERTS

POP/ROCK

GREG JOSEPH CD RELEASE Club Cafe, Thurs. 7 p.m. $12. 412-323-1919.

BOB JAMES Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 7 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $20-$40. 412-322-0800.

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KEM Carnegie Music Hall, Thurs. 8 p.m. $40-$60 ($125 VIP). 412-323-1919.

SOUND TRIBE SECTOR 9/ ISWHAT?! Mr. Small's Theatre, Thurs. 8:30 p.m. $15-$18. 412-821-4447.

THE RECEIVING END OF SIRENS WITH I AM THE AVALANCHE Mr. Small's Theatre, Fri. 6 p.m. $10-$12. 412-821-4447.

EDWIN MCCAIN Rex Theatre, Fri. 8:15 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.

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CHIMAIRA & ARCH ENEMY WITH GOD FORBID, HATE ETERNAL Mr. Small's Theatre, Sat. 7 p.m. $18-$20. 412-821-4447.

AL STEWART Club Cafe, Sun. 7 p.m. $22-$24. 412-323-1919.

MINUS THE BEAR WITH ME WITHOUT YOU, RUSSIAN CIRCLES Mr. Small's Theatre, Sun. 7:30 p.m. $12-$14. 412-821-4447.

JAMES TAYLOR Heinz Hall, Sun. 7:30 p.m. $47-$97. 412-392-4900.

THE SEX PISTOLS EXPERIENCE WITH LEVEL SD Mr. Small's Theatre, Mon. 8 p.m. $10. 412-821-4447.

CLEM SNIDE "ACOUSTIC" Club Cafe, Tues. 7 p.m. $13-$15. 412-323-1919.

SAY ANYTHING WITH THE BLED, PISTOLITA Mr. Small's Theatre, Tues. 7 p.m. $9-$11. 412-821-4447.

CHRIS TRAPPER Club Cafe, Wed. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS WITH MICHAEL LEVITON Mr. Small's Theatre, Wed. 8 p.m. $25. 412-821-4447.

DANCE

DANCE ALLOY "Behind the Curtain," Dance Alloy Theater, Friendship. Fri. 6:30 p.m. $5. 412-363-4378 (reservations recommended).

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AS YOU LIKE IT Shakespeare's great comedy. Philip Chosky Theatre, Purnell Center for the Arts, Carnegie Mellon campus, Oakland. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m. $22-$25. 412-268-2407.

BYE BYE BIRDIE The 1950s story of a Elvis Presley-esque rock 'n' roll performer. Heritage Players, Bethel Park Community Center, 5150 Park Ave., Bethel Park. Fri. through May 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $8-$10. 412-835-0797 or 412-835-7402.

BURTON Paul Harvey Aurnadt's one-man show about the life of Richard Burton, starring Joe Warik. Open Stage Theatre, 2835 Smallman St., Strip District, Fri. through May 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $18-$10. 412-394-3353.

ENCHANTED APRIL Four housewives from England rent an Italian villa for a month of rediscovery. Valley Players of Ligonier at Ligonier Theater, Ligonier. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10-$12. 724-238-6514, ext. 2.

FEELIN' GROOVY: THE FLIP SIDE A musical tribute to the '60s. Jude Pohl Productions at Greentree Holiday Inn Dinner Theatre, Green Tree. Through June 10. Fri-Sat. 7 p.m. $36 (includes dinner). 724-746-1178.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Tevye tries to find suitable mates for his daughters as he deals with the trials and tribulations of the times in this beloved musical. Jewish Theatre of Pittsburgh, JCC Katz Performing Hall, 5738 Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill. Thurs. through May 21. Wed., Thurs. and Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $19-$22, $10 students. 412-394-3353.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Off-Broadway's biggest hit comedy pokes fun at the best theater has to offer. CLO Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. Through 2006. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m. $35-$37. Discounts available. 412-456-6666.

FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROVS Audience participation improvisational show. Studio Theatre, Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. Fri. 11 p.m. $3. 412-682-1435.

THE GIVER Prime Stage Theatre brings to life Lois Lowry's Newbery Award-winning book. Prime Stage Theatre, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.; Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland, 8 p.m. May 12 and 13. $8-$15. Author's reception with Lowry 5:30 p.m. Sat. $15. 412-394-3353.

GOLDA'S BALCONY Valerie Harper portrays the late Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and 43 other characters in this one-woman show written by William Gibson. PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh, Byham Theater, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun 1 and 6:30 p.m. $18.50-$53.50. 412-456-6666.

HONUS & ME Steven Dietz, adapted from the novel by Dan Gutman. Set in contemporary Pittsburgh, the story of a Little Leaguer who finds the most valuable baseball card in the world, the T-206 Honus Wagner. City Theatre, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Thurs. through May 28. Tues. 7 p.m; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Some exceptions. $15-$40. 412-431-CITY.

THE PILLOWMAN The Pittsburgh premiere of Martin McDonagh's drama about a writer in a totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, at Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Thurs. through May 28. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; May 20 and 27 at 2 p.m.; May 7 and 9 at 7 p.m. $26-$36. 412-394-3353.

PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Local performers bring their best to the stage. Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District, Downtown. Fri.-Sat.: The Jason Cool Variety Show, 10 p.m. 412-456-6666.

PLAY IT AGAIN SAM A comedy about a man who fancies himself after Humphrey Bogart. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Comtra Plaza, Cranberry. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10. 724-773-9896.

RIVERVIEW SERIES FEATURING MARY CLEERE HARAN New York Cabaret artist brings her interpretation of "The Great American Songbook" for one night only. Cabaret Pittsburgh at Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, 107 Sixth St., Downtown. Fri. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $45 (includes glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres). 412-394-3353.

ROUNDING THIRD Two friends who clash on everything come to terms with baseball in this "Odd Couple"-style comedy. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Thurs. through May 21. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $8-$13.50; dinner or dessert theater options available. 724-745-6300.

SAME TIME NEXT YEAR Bernard Slade's romantic comedy follows a love affair between a couple who rendezvous once a year. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22, Delmont. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$18. 724-468-5050. Meal packages ($17-$26) with Lamplighter Restaurant.

TALKING HEADS One playwright (Alan Bennett), two actors, six one-character plays. Program A: "A Lady of Letters," "Her Big Chance" and "A Hand of God." Program B: "Nights in the Gardens of Spain," "Miss Fozzard Finds her Feet" and "Bed Among the Lentils." Plays will be presented in repertory in alternating performances. Starring Patricia Kilgarriff and Helena Ruoti. City Theatre, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Through May 28. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. some exceptions. $15-$40. 412-431-CITY.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

THE DEER HUNTER The epic about how the Vietnam War affected a small Western Pennsylvania community. Sunday Night Series: Visions of War at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Regent Square Theatre, Braddock Ave., Edgewood. Sun. 7:30 p.m. $7. 412-682-4111.

RUSSIAN FILM SYMPOSIUM Through Sun. Films, discussions, music and guest focusing on race and ethnicity in Russian cinema. For schedule and additional information, go to www.rusfilm.pitt.edu or www.pghfilmmakers.org.

ART EXHIBITIONS

Special events.

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK Shadyside, 412-441-6005. Fri.: The galleries along the Ellsworth Ave corridor will be open from 6-9 p.m.

Gallery listings

Denotes special event or opening.

AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. Berger Gallery: "Assignment: Rescue. The Story of Varian Fry and Emergency Rescue Committee," ends Mon.; Fine/Perlow/Weis Gallery: "Paintings by Joan Linder," through July 15. Daily.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. "Harry Darger: Highlights from the American Folk Art Museum" and "Grayson Perry: Hand-painted Ceramic Pots," both end Sun. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon. Admission.

THE ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. "Annual Butler

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High School Art Exhibit," through May 12. Closed Sun.-Tues.

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 412-291-6264. Thurs.: "Doug Henderson: 20 Years of Special Effects," through May 31. Closed Sun.

ARTISTS UPSTAIRS Downtown, 412-443-8132. "Under my Bed," sculpture, paintings, installation and performance by Kirsten Ervin, Robert Qualters, Laura McLaughlin and others, through May 20. Closed Sun.-Mon.

AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "Black-and-White Creeper," an original Audubon life-size hand-colored print, circa 1832, print no. 90 of 435 original prints, ends Mon. Daily.

BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. Fri.: "Landscapes in the Purest Form of Color" pastels by Virginia Dauth, through May 20, opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BIRD IN THE HAND GALLERY Sewickley, 412-741-8286. "Steps of Pittsburgh," paintings inspired by the book of the same name by Bob Regan and Tim Fabian, through June 3. Fri.: The artists and the authors will be on hand 6-8 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "Urban Organic Extractions (2)," abstract paintings by Mark Gualtieri and Joshua Hogan, ends Thurs. Closed Mon.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "American Eden: Turn of the Century Paintings From the Akron Art Museum," through Sept. 10; "Jan Maulka: The Global Modernist," 66 works in various mediums, through May 28; Trumbull Branch: "Itzik Ben Shalom: Sculpture," through June 26; James Pernotto: Meme, through July 2. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Fierce Friends: Artists & Animals, 1750-1900," through Aug. 27; "The Impressionist Era: Works on Paper From the Collection," 70 prints and drawings by Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pierre Auguste Renoir and their contemporaries, through June 18; "Documenting Our Past: The Teenie Harris Archive Project, Part Two," through July 30; "Barns of Western Pennsylvania: Vernacular to Spectacular," through May 28; "Tarnished: The Decline of Family Formality," antique silver serving pieces, through May 14. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Wild At Heart: Selected Works From The National Museum of Wildlife Art," through Aug. 13; "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Carnegie's Dinosaurs: A World Treasure," a permanent exhibition; "Underwater Odyssey," a 45-minute earth theater program. Closed Mon.

DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. Sat.: Closing reception for "Francis Crisafio and Tom Sarver," digital works and paintings, and "Welcome Back," five former residents present new work, 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "Photography," new prints by Gretchen Smodic and the Allegheny East Art Therapy Program, through May 19. Closed Sun., Tues and Sat.

FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Memories of Earthworks and Sacred Sites: A Visual Journal of a Special Excursion," ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Tues.

THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER The Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Hudson River School Drawings from the Dia Art Foundation," and "Dan Flavin, Drawing Water Light," both through July 9. Closed Mon.

FUTURE TENANT GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. Fri.: "BRING IT!: A 24-hour Creative Free-for-all," six artists create from a giant mound of junk and the resulting sculpture will be on display through May 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY ON 43RD ST. Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. "Flash," mixed media and works on paper by Robert Villamagna, through June 10. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. Fri.: "Melange a Trois," Judeth Pekala Hawkins, works in oil and pastel; John Schwein, embellished furnishings; and Matt Cipov, mixed-media drawings, all through May 26, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.

GARFIELD ARTWORKS Garfield. 412-361-2262. Fri.: "Nothing but Matter in Motion," multimedia works by Holly Noel, James Healy, Dean Cercone and Josie Dunn, through May 27, opening event, 5-7 p.m. By appointment.

HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS New Castle, 724-652-2882. Sun.: "The 33rd Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition," through May 26, opening reception, 2-5 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Yuuga: Contemporary Botanical Watercolors From Japan," 43 intricate works by 33 artists, through June 30. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m.

HUSTON GALLERY Memorial Park Church, McCandless, 412-364-9492. "This 'n That," Dorothy Thomas and Gladys Tobin present watercolors and pastels, through June 2. Daily.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Sutton Hall, 724-357-2302. "Selections From the Hunt Institute of Botanical Art & The Allegheny Arboretum," botanical prints, drawings, watercolors, through May 12. Closed Sun.-Mon.

JOHN EDWARD GALLERY Export, 724-325-2577. "Jim Bodnar," watercolors and landscapes, through May 31. Closed Mon.

LA FOND GALLERIES South Side, 412-431-3337. "Still Life," classical oil paintings in the tradition of 17th-century Dutch Masters by Natalia Pascal, extended through May 13. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MANCHESTER'S CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "2006 Pittsburgh Public High Schools All-City Arts Showcase," through May 21. Closed Sundays.

MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Sat.: "Spring Flower Show" landscapes and florals by Vicki Ivancik, through May 26, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Ruth Stanford: In the Dwelling House," an archaeological look at the historic working-class home at 516 Sampsonia Way, through Oct. 22; "Factory Installed," four new artists in residence show their installations, through July 9. Permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.

MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "Inside Out," paintings by Dafna Rehavia Hanauer; photographs by Susan Abramson and sculpture by Jonathan Shapiro, through May 10. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY Point Breeze, 412-441-4282. "From My Hand," sculptures and woodcuts by Fang Lijun, extended through July 30. Closed Mon-Tues.

MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Garfield, 412-362-0274. Fri.: "Vestige" through May 26, opening reception, 7-11 p.m. Open Thurs. and Sat.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Synthesis: Fusing + Kilnforming," 17 artists' latest work created with glass fusing techniques, through July 1. Closed Sun.-Mon.

9th ST. GALLERY Downtown, 412-258-2700. "Looking Forward," photographs by Teenie Harris, through July 15. Closed Sun.-Tues.

O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-0300. "Exploring Gabbehs," tribal rugs from Iran and India, through July 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. Fri.: "Figure/Ground," an installation by Karen Antonelli and Maura Doern Danko; "Found Art: Pittsburgh/New York," mixed media by Jean McClung; "From Intolerance to Understanding," installation by Lynn Johnson; "Inside+Out/Big&Small," the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors; "Migrations of the African Diaspora," Women of Visions presents mixed media; "Zimbicki Roars," paintings by Kathleen Zimbicki, all through Aug. 20, opening reception for all, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. Closed Mon.

PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "TruthBeauty," glass works by Kathleen Mulcahy and Ron Desmett, through Sept. 8. Open daily and Sundays by appointment.

REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. Fri.: "Artscool," the college of fine art senior exhibit, through May 21, opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Closed Mon.

707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Layer," drawings by Jill Daves, through May 20. Closed Sun.-Thurs.

THE SEWICKLEY GALLERY 549 Beaver St. 412-741-9040. "Waterworks 2006," the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Annual Show, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Benefit Auction, 2006," more than 100 lots of original prints donated by photographers throughout the

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, through May 20. Closed Sun.-Tues.

SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "MY SPACE," Works focusing on personal space by Thad Kellstadt, Tom Sarver, Adam Grossi, Tom Weinrich and Ed Parrish, through May 13. Closed Sun.-Tues.

SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Cabinets of Curiosities and Realized Dreams," works in wood by Michael Brolly, through July 15. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Balcomb Greene: Abstractionist Against the Tide," new paintings, through May 14. Closed Sat.-Sun.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "A Symphony of Color: The Lyrical Paintings of Joseph Holston," 60 abstract paintings and prints, through July 23; "Ansel Adams: A Legacy," black-and-white photographs from the nature photographer, through Aug. 13. Closed Mon.

SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. Fri.-Sun.: "Spring Bling Sale," handmade wearable art sale.

THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL GALLERY Downtown, 412-281-8723 "The Spring Event," a site-specific exhibition featuring film, art, live performances and installation art done by artists of the Appalachian School, ends Fri. Closed Sun.

WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003. Fri.: "Synergy," watercolors by Susan E. Pollins," through June 17, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Morgantown, 1-304-293-2140, ext. 3210. Mesaros Galleries: "Bachelor of Fine Art Senior Exhibition," through May 14. Mon.-Sat. noon-9:30 p.m.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and Its Response in Pennsylvania Painting," works by Mary Cassatt, William Glackens, Cecilia Beaux and others, through May 21; "Carole Werder: Extra-Ordinary," contemporary paintings, through May 21. Closed Mon.-Tues.

WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-471-5605. "Absorption + Transmission," photographic works by Doug and Mike Starn that explore the properties of light, through June 10. Closed Sun.-Mon.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

RIVER CITY BRASS BAND "Timeless Television Tunes." Gateway Middle School, Monroeville. Thurs. 8 p.m.; Carson Middle School, McCandless, Fri. 8 p.m.; Palace Theatre, Greensburg, Sat. 8 p.m.; Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. Sun. 3 p.m.; Upper St. Clair High School, Tues. 8 p.m. $13-$25. 412-322-7222.

ANA VIDOVIC Guitar Society of Fine Art presents the classical guitarist, performing with Pittsburgh Live Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jeffrey Turner. PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University, Uptown, Fri. 7:30 p.m., $20; Synod Hall, Oakland, Sat. 8 p.m., $15. 412-394-3353.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Janine Jansen, violin; Yakov Kreizberg, conductor. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12.50-$72. 412-392-4900.

RENAISSANCE CITY WINDS "Birds in the Wind," parlor concert, Aspinwall, Fri. 8 p.m., call for details; Carlow University Kresge Theater, Oakland. Sun. 3 p.m. $9-$25. 412-394-3353.

PITTSBURGH YOUTH SYMPHONY Daniel Meyer, conductor. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Sat. 2 p.m. Free. 412-392-4900.

PITTSBURGH OPERA "Cosi Fan Tutte," by Mozart. Benedum Center, Downtown. Sat. 8 p.m.; Tues. 7 p.m.; May 12, 8 p.m.; May 14, 2 p.m. $16-$125. 412-456-6666.

RENAISSANCE CITY CHOIRS "At the Beach," Hazlett Theater, North Side, Sat. 8 p.m. $15. 412-362-9484.

ST. PAUL CATHEDRAL CHOIR CONCERT Oakland. Sun. 3 p.m. Free-will offering. 412-621-4951, ext. 15.

STEINWAY SOCIETY CONCERTS Dr. Nancy Boston, piano. First Unitarian Church, Shadyside. Sun. 3 p.m. Free. 412-227-3000.

PITTSBURGH CONCERT CHORALE "Farewell Concert for Clark Bedford," North Allegheny Senior High School, Wexford. Sun. 4 p.m. Call for tickets and reservations. 412-635-7654.

TUESDAY MUSICAL CLUB St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park, Tues. 1 p.m. Free. 412-682-0439.

MUSIC FOR EXHIBITIONS Featuring the Pittsburgh Reed Trio. Frick Art Museum Auditorium, Point Breeze. Tues. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. 412-371-0600.

MARK KING organ. Trinity Cathedral Church, Downtown. Wed. 12:30 p.m. Free. 412-232-6404.

WEEKEND IN THE CLUBS

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BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-3800. Sat.: Max'ell House & the Perkulators 10 p.m.

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.

BOTTOMS UP McKees Rocks, 412-875-0027. Sat.: .45 Caliber 9:30 p.m.

BOSTON WATERFRONT Boston, 412-751-8112. Sun.: Guitar Zack & No Slack 3 p.m.

BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Sat.: Joanna James 10:30 p.m.

CASA D'ICE North Versailles, 412-823-8989. Fri.: Guitar Zack & No Slack 9 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Mark Pipas 9:30 p.m.

CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.

CROWD PLEASERS Hampton, 412-486-2909. Sat.: KPG Band 9 p.m.

ERACER'S Butler, 724-482-2555. Sat.: Rockabilly Junction, Big House Pete, B.U.M. 7:30 p.m.

GOOSKI'S Polish Hill, 412-681-1658. Tues.: The Last Times, The Old Haunts 10 p.m.

JEFFRIES LANDING Bridgewater, 724-728-7878. Fri.: KardaZ 9:30 p.m.

JUGHEAD'S Strip, 412-434-6366. Sat.: Lez Zeppelin 8 p.m.

LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Boss Diablo 9:30 p.m.

LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri.: Traxx, Sat.: Chuck Corby & Quiet Storm 9 p.m.

THE MEADOWS Harmarville, 412-828-0610. Sat.; No Bad JuJu 3 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Norm Nardini, Sat.: Guitar Zack & No Slack 10 p.m.

MOUSE TRAP Bavington, 724-796-5955. Sat.: Sonic 15 9:30 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Fri.: Fungus 9:30 p.m.

QUIET STORM Friendship, 412-661-9355. Sat.: The Receiver, Ennui 9 p.m.

ROCHESTER INN Ross, 412-364-8166. Sat.: Dimestore Halo 9:30 p.m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Fri.: Shot: 30, Black Dog Hollow 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Science Fiction Idols, Forbidden 5, Baghead, Mojo Filter 10 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Iron Head, Candy Snatchers, Mud City Manglers, Sat.: Wilderkin, Gary A Busess, Plastered Bastards 8 p.m.

3-B'S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Fri.: Rokbot; Sat.: Dr. Feelgood, Fastback 10 p.m.

ZANDERZ Plum, 724-387-2444. Sat.: 8th St. Rox 9 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

BLUES CAFE South Side, 412-431-7080. Fri.: Michael Todd 5:30 p.m., Random Play 10 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles & Jeff Bell 5:30 p.m., Dante's Inferno 10 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Janflone Jr. Band 5:45 p.m.

BOBBIE MAGEE'S IRISH PUB Monroeville, 412-372-4337. Sat.: Rich Kacin & Blues Sector Band 9;30 p.m.

CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out 10 p.m.

EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Sun.: Kevin Kelly benefit w/Jill West & Blues Attack, Eldorado Kings, Norm Nardini, Hot House Band 5:30 p.m.

GRAZIE Monroeville, 412-856-9030. Fri.: Strange Brew 7 p.m.

GROVE IRISH PUB Ross, 412-931-1690. Fri.: The Blues Orphans 9:30 p.m.

HARLEY'S BAR McKees Rocks, 412-771-8990. Sat.: Bobby Hawkins & The Blues Train Band 4 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Thurs.: Smokin' Joe Rossi & the Southbound Xpress 8 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Sat.: Soul Patrol 9 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Ric Proudfoot, Fri.: The Pawnbrokers 9:30 p.m.

VILLANOVA INN New Castle, 724-652-5171. Sat.: Dave Minda's Fatback Blues Band 9:30 p.m.

JAZZ

BLUE McCandless, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Maureen Budway 8 p.m.

BOSTON WATERFRONT Boston, 412-751-8112. Sat.: Harold Betters Quartet 8 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Thurs.: Lisa Ferraro & Friends 7:30 p.m., Fri.: Dr. Zoot 9 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Jimmy Ponder, Sat.: Rodney McCoy 5 p.m., Jared Wilson 9 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell Jam 7 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Harold Betters Quartet 8 p.m.

DOWE'S ON NINTH Downtown, 412-281-9225. Thurs.: Azucar 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox, 9 p.m.

FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Lisa Ferraro, Sat.: Olga Watkins & the Soul Kitchen 9 p.m.

GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Thurs.: Kevin Howard Band, Mon.: Lisa Ferraro, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.

HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Sun.: East Side Jazz 7 p.m.

HEREFORD & HOPS Cranberry, 724-742-BEER. Tues.: Vincent Anthony Trio 7 p.m.

JACKSON'S New Doubletree, Moon, 412-329-1405. Fri.: Vincent Anthony 8 p.m.

LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Orsini Jazz Quintet 8 p.m.

MARTINI'S Jefferson Hills, 412-384-5910. Thurs., Fri.: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.; Sat.: Jam session 3 p.m.

PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri.: John McCann, Sat.: Dixie Doc & the All Stars 8:30 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Student Big Band 7 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Lilly Abreau & Rick Purcell, Sat.: Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 8 p.m.

WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Tues.: Max Leake 7 p.m.

WOODEN NICKEL Monroeville, 412-372-9750. Thurs.: Mike Canali, Fri.: Jimmy Sapienza, Sat.: Martini Jazz 8 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

ANTHONY JR'S Coraopolis, 412-264-6070. Fri.: The Frank & Dean Show 7 p.m.

GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8 p.m.

ITALIAN CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Sat., Wed.: Dave Salera as Frank Sinatra 7 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Thurs.: Kenny Blake, Sat.: Bobby Short 9 p.m.

COUNTRY

JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Fri.: Nomad 9 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Generation Gap 9 p.m.

RODNEYS LOUNGE Irwin, 724-864-3222. Sat.: Dallas Marks 10 p.m.

RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.:

COUNTRY

Connection 9 p.m.

SHAD HANNAS New Castle, 724-654-0133. Fri.: Whiskey Grin 9:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Sat.: The Mavens 9 p.m.

T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Evans City, 724-789-7858. Sat.: The Gunslingers 10 p.m.

OLDIES

ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: Wee Jams 8:30 p.m.

COMFORT INN Penn Hills 412-244-1600. Sat.: B.B. Holiday 9 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Fri., Sat.: Night Star 8 p.m.; Sun.: Bob Morelli as Dean Martin 6:30 p.m.

LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Take Two 8:30 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Emily Pinkerton 9 p.m.

ITALIAN CAFE 5147 Butler St., Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Fri.: Mark Sullivan & the Sofa Kings 7 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: Hitchhiker 8 p.m.

RIVERSIDE BAR South Side, 412-331-6530. Thurs.: Eldorado Kings 9:30 p.m.

SALOON IN THE STRIP 412-434-7000. Thurs.: Jay Wiley, Tim Lengel 9 p.m.

SHOOTZ CAFE South Side, 412-488-3820. Tues.: Jack Erdie 7:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Hobby Weiss 9 p.m.

UGLY North Shore, 412-508-6538. Tues.: Jay Wiley/Tim Lengel 9 p.m.

ACOUSTIC

BORDERS Monroeville, 412-374-9772. Fri.: Tony Lee 7:30 p.m.

COFFEE HOUSE Moon, 412-423-9511. Fri.: Billy Hibbert, Sat.: Bill Eberle, Sun.: Bill Deasy 8 p.m.

ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Sun.: Harpist Julia Scott 10 a.m.

MONTICELLO Washington, 888-926-3529. Wed.: Brad Yoder 9:15 p.m.

SIBA CUCINA Seven Fields, 724-741-6000. Sat.: Heather Kropf, Keith Hershberger 8:30 p.m.

SIBA MARKET CAFFE Seven Fields, 724-741-6015. Fri.: Dave Pahanish 8:30 p.m.

STARBUCKS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-6113. Mon.: Alicia Romano & Bill Eberle 8 p.m.

STARLITE LOUNGE Blawnox, 412-828-9842. Fri.: Bluegrass night, Sat.: Planes, Trains & Automobiles 8 p.m.

PIANO

CAFE EURO Scott, 412-561-2060. Sat.: Trudy Holler 8 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Thurs.: Johnny Radko 6 p.m.

LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri.: Joey Frank 5:30 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Dave Crisci, Tues.: Mark Pipas 7 p.m.

MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Rose Wyner, Sat.: Sue Reich 8:30 p.m.

POINT VUE PUB 412-664-0399. Sat.: Matt Tichon 9:30 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Fri.: Matt Tichon 9 p.m.

COMEDY

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Wed.: I-Factor 7 p.m.

PITTSBURGH IMPROV Waterfront, Homestead, 412-462-5233. Eddie Efft, Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri. 8 and 10 p.m.

REGGAE

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Sat.: The Flow Band 9 p.m.

RIVERTOWN PUB North Versailles, 412-823-2239. Sat.: The Wizdom Band 10 p.m.

DANCES

ARGENTINE TANGO Dance Cafe, Downtown, 412-261-0441. Wed. 9:30 p.m.

BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: The Modelaires 8:30 p.m.

BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.

DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.

DANCE South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, 412-831-0616. Fri.: Frank Lasko Trio 8:30 p.m.

JITTERBUG SNPJ Club, Bridgeville, 412-366-2138. Sat. 8 p.m.

SALSA The Dance Cafe, 120 Sixth St., Downtown, 412-261-0441. Fri. 9:30 p.m.

SALSA Edgewood Club, 412-600-3878. Sun. 8 p.m.

SINGLES Holiday Inn, Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.

SINGLES Holiday Inn, McKnight Rd., 724-553-3119. Fri. 8:30 p.m.

SQUARE St. Michael's Hall, Butler, 724-283-5033. Sat.: Western Square Dance Club 8 p.m.

SWING Serbian Club, Aliquippa, 412-561-7777. Sat.: 9 p.m.

PITTSBURGH PLACES

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ALLEGHENY OBSERVATORY Riverview Park, Perrysville, 412-321-4200. One of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. Tours available through October, Thurs. and Fri. evenings by appointment, free.

BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. Five miles of trails, open daily.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland. Guest speaker Ann Gibbons, writer for "Science, the First Human: The Race to Discover Our Earliest Ancestors," 7 p.m. Wed. Free admission. Discovery Room and Bonehunters Quarry; Earth Theater Shows; Fossils mini-tour, Amphibians & Reptiles Discover Cart. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 3-18 and students with ID; under 3 free. 412-622-3131.

CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave. Fri.: Science Olympic Sleepover 5:30 p.m. Exhibits: "Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking," Miniature Railroad & Village, UPMC SportsWorks. Rangos Omnimax: "Everest," "Mystery of the Nile," "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon. Buhl Planetarium: SkyWatch sessions held on clear Saturday evenings, $1 per person; "Far Out Space Places," "Ringworld," "Stars of the Pharaoh," "Stars Over Pittsburgh," "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Laser shows Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10. 412-237-3400.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center. Sat.-Sun.: The museum celebrates the opening of its Urban Backyard 11-4 p.m. Weekend activities include: storytelling by Mother Nature, art activities and puppet shows. Exhibits include "Allegheny Waterworks" by Keny Marshall, a fountain made from historical artifacts, and a "Musical Swing Set," by Shigehiko Hongo. Activities: Create with Clay, Build Your Own Car, Tot Time, Musical Movements, Radio workshop, Professor MiGooch, Woodworking. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $8 adults; $7 kids 2-18; under 2 free. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers. 412-322-5058.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. Sat.: Asian Heritage Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.: History's Mysteries Series, 2 p.m. Exhibits: "AfterImage: Mill Life Remembered," "Rediscovering Lewis & Clark: A Journey with the Rooney Family." Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6 seniors; $5 students with ID; $3.50 children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6. 412-454-6000.

NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. Indoor Tropical Rainstorm, 12:30 p.m.; Penguin Premiere Show 1 p.m.; Interactive Feeding in Tropical Rainstorm, 2:30 p.m.; Feathers and Eggs Parts Cart, 4:30 p.m. Fantasy of Flight Bird Show, Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free. 412-323-7235.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park. Guided tours available. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 students; $4.50 children 2-12; under 2 free. 412-622-6914.

PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park. Gates open 9 a.m. and close 4 p.m. The entire zoo closes at 5 p.m. through May 27. $7 adults, $6 seniors; $6 kids 2-13; under 2 free. Free parking. 412-665-3639.

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS MUSEUM Heinz History Center, Strip. Same admission fees and hours as the History Center. 412-454-6000.

HISTORICAL PLACES
*** DENOTES EVENT

BAYERNHOF MUSEUM O'Hara, 412-782-4231. Collection of automatic musical instruments. Includes disk and cylinder music boxes, nickelodeons, automatic banjo and violin players and merry-go-round organs. By appointment. $10. Children 12 and up only.

BLOCKHOUSE AT FORT PITT Pittsburgh's oldest building, erected in 1764 by Col. Henry Bouquet. Historical and educational displays. Point State Park. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

BOST BUILDING Homestead, 412-464-4020. "Steel Around: Big Steel's Enduring Legacy," artifacts and photographs of the history of steelmaking, from the 1800s to today. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Harrison City. Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 724-527-5584.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Allegheny Ave., North Side. Group tours of the 107-year-old church and its three magnificent 30-foot-high Tiffany windows; tours by appointment. Free. 412-323-1070.

CLAYTON Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Fri.: Celebration of Spring, four-course wine dinner, 7 p.m., Cafe at the Frick. Reservations and pre-payment are required, $90 per person, beverages, taxes and gratuity included. Tues.: The Pittsburgh Reed Trio concert 7:30 p.m. Tour the restored home of Henry Clay Frick. Also on the grounds: The Antique Car and Carriage Museum features exhibits on the history of automobile and many early examples of cars; The Cafe at the Frick, small gourmet cafe, reservations recommended. Tours daily, free parking, closed Mon. Admission varies.

COMPASS INN MUSEUM Laughlintown. 724-238-4983. Authentically restored 1799 stagecoach stop. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m.

COOPER CABIN Butler, 724-283-8116. Built circa 1810 by Samuel Cooper. Tours of the cabin and other houses available. Operated by the Butler County Historical Society.

CRISTY HOUSE Adjacent to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Sewickley, 724-774-1505. 150-year-old historic building, open for lunch Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Ave., Downtown, 412-471-3436. Tours include 13 Tiffany stained-glass windows, after 10:45 a.m. Sun. service. Group tours by appointment.

FORT PITT MUSEUM Point State Park, 1-866-PA-TRAIL. Museum of Colonial life in Western Pa. Historical models, educational programs on the French and Indian War. Wed.-Sun.

GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE MUSEUM Wilmerding, 412-823-0500. Displays of family items, inventions, achievements and electrical appliances. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 724-452-7341. Tues.: Free documentary film presentation by L. Arthur Lassman 7:30 p.m. in the museum's Stewart Hall. Free. Exhibits on American Indians, Washington's 1753 mission, German Separatists and more. Tours 1-4 p.m. daily, except Mon. During a renovation project guided tour fees have been reduced to $2 for adults and $1 for children. Regular fees for guided tours are $5 for adults and $2 for children.

HARTWOOD Allison Park, 412-767-9200. Guided tours of historical mansion, daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM Indiana, 724-349-6112. Family portraits, film awards, costumes, photos, posters and film clips. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.

LEMOYNE HOUSE Washington, 724-225-6740. First National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. by appointment.

KERR MEMORIAL MUSEUM Oakmont, 412-826-9295. Guided tours of the restored Victorian home. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students.

LOWRIE/SHAW HOUSE Butler, 724-283-8116. A circa 1828 home restored by Butler County Historical Society. Tours. Sun. 1-3 p.m.

MARIDON MUSEUM Butler, 724-282-0213; Exhibit "A Collector's Passion" exhibit of 100 pieces of Chinese and Japanese art and artifacts from Neolithic to contemporary. Sat.-Tues. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; $4 adults; $3 students/seniors.

NATIONALITY ROOMS University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. 26 rooms reflect heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrants. Tours daily.

OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St., Ambridge, 724-266-4500. A national historical landmark that preserves the history and culture of the highly successful 19th-century religious communal society. Tues.-Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Sun.: noon-5 p.m.; closed Mon. $7 18 and older; $5 6-17; $6 seniors; free 6 and younger.

OLD ST. LUKE'S Old Washington Pike, Scott, 412-851-9212. Pioneer church, 1823 pipe organ, Revolutionary War graves. Sun. 1:30-4 p.m.

PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256. Trolley Display Building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Open tours, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun.: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults; $6 seniors; $4 children 3-15; 2 and under, free.

PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY North Side 412-231-7881. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD Springdale, 724-274-5459. Home of ecologist and author of "Silent Spring." Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m., weekdays by appointment.

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER Sewickley, 412-741-4487. A glimpse of the great estates of Pittsburgh's early industrialists. Weekdays 3-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m.

SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Largest memorial building in the United States dedicated solely to America's fighting personnel, representing all branches of service. Historical displays, uniforms, documents, docent tours available. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adults, $3 veterans, seniors; children under 10, free.

LITERARY

BARNES & NOBLE Waterfront, Homestead, 412-462-5743. Thurs.: Patricia MacLachlan author signing and discussion 6 p.m. Sat.: Lilly Storytime, 11 a.m.; Tues.: Grandmas Storytime 11 a.m., book discussion group, 7 p.m.

JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS 2705 East Carson St. 412-381-3600. Sat.: Storytime 11 a.m..; Wed.: Toddler Times, "Lonely Firefly," 11 a.m.

MUNCHKIN'S BOOKSHELF 10616 Perry Highway, Wexford, 724-933-6257. Sat.: Celebrate Cinco de May -- Munchkin's Style, 11 a.m.

MYSTERY LOVER'S BOOKSHOP 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, 412-828-4877. Sat.: Coffee & Crime Author's Breakfast with Elaine Viets, 10 a.m.

EVERYTHING ELSE

CINCO DE MAYO A Mexican fiesta includes Mexican dinner, parade, music and kids activities. Benefits La Escuelita Arcoiris, Pittsburgh's only Spanish-immersion pre-school. Hunt Amory, Shadyside. Sun. 3 p.m. $12. 412-448-7362.

ANNUAL DAFFODIL SHOW Drew Mathieson Greenhouse, Bidwell Training Center, 1650 Metropolitan St., Manchester, 1-5 p.m. Sat.: Plant sale 10 a.m. Presented by the Daffodil & Hosta Society of Western Pennsylvania. Free.

WAGMAN OBSERVATORY STAR PARTY Deer Lakes Regional Park, Frazer. 8:15 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Free. 724-224-2510.

FAR NORTH WRESTLING Saddle Ridge Rock-N-

COUNTRY

Saloon, Station Square, Thurs. 8:30 p.m. $15 ringside, $10 general admission, $7 9 and younger. 412-607-8947. For more information, visit www.fnwwrestling.net.

BIRD WALK Ox Roast Groves, Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights, lead by Paul Hess. Sat. 9 a.m. 724-224-4102.

AUDITIONS

DANCE ETC. ENTERTAINMENT/THE THEATRE FACTORY For "The Melody Lingers On," a musical. May 20 at Dance Etc. in McMurray. Call 724-413-6343.

THE MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH Season auditions for the 2006-07 season. May 21 and 23 for volunteer and professional core positions, by appointment. Call Jeanne Miller at 412-561-3353.

THE PITTSBURGH SAVOYARDS Stage director for Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Sorcerer," Oct. 13-29. Resumes and letters accepted through May 26. Send Director, Pittsburgh Savoyards, Box 44065, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4065, or via e-mail to directorsearch@pittsburghsavoyards.org (MS WORD or PDF only). Visit www.pittsburghsavoyards.org or call 412-734-8476 for information.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF BUTLER COUNTY For participation in the "Painted Hog Show," June 16-July 14. Artwork should have a feel from the 1950s and be family friendly. Call 724-283-6922 for more information.

HORSE TRADING DAYS ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL Crafters, artists and vendors for annual festival, July 20-22, in Zelienople. Call 724-321-4265 or visit www.horsetradingdays.info.


Correction/Clarification: (Published May 9, 2006)The Pittsburgh Glass Center is open daily and Sundays by appointment. This Weekend Mag Guide listing, as originally published on May 4, 2006, gave incorrect information.

First Published: May 4, 2006, 4:00 a.m.

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